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  1. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    You know if a game goes as far as detail to make you brew coffee via campfire before drinking it, or getting your weapons from a horse's satchel, or literally watching it's testicles shrink in cold weather, that this is game of the decade material.
  2. Nov 12, 2018
    8
    The 10 score reviews here must be some hardcore fanboys or Rockstar employee themselves since most of their accounts are only review RDR2 game. On the other hand, those who give 0-3 must be troll PC gamers. Anyway, I myself have played the game for 10 hrs+. Still early, but I do agree with most helpful user reviews here. This game is overrated, the score should be around 7-8. However, IThe 10 score reviews here must be some hardcore fanboys or Rockstar employee themselves since most of their accounts are only review RDR2 game. On the other hand, those who give 0-3 must be troll PC gamers. Anyway, I myself have played the game for 10 hrs+. Still early, but I do agree with most helpful user reviews here. This game is overrated, the score should be around 7-8. However, I give a 8 because I respect the sheer amazing detail Rockstar has put in this game. I will keep short here since many most helpful reviews did a great job of criticizing the bad things. Besides, I might revise my review later once I am done with the game.

    Major Pros
    - Amazing Detailed World
    - NPCs feel like real persons. Many different dialogues.
    - Hunting feels fantastic
    - Side activities are good, I love hunting down wanted criminals.
    - Various mini games. (I like poker game)

    Major Cons
    - Control is weird and need a lot of memorizing (But become less problem once you get used to it). You may need to check online for clearer explanation of control since ingame does not give you a controller mapping. (why ?)
    - No Fast travel in early game ( You need to upgrade camp to get fast travel ability but it costs a lot)
    - Law is too restrict. Bumping someone can easily lead to gunfight and you get a fine for murderer. This is not right. In real life situation, you should be able to apologize
    - Chores - can't skip taking a bath.
    - Lack of freedom in term of choices. Most of the times, you will have only 2 choices, good or bad, nothing in between. For example, there was a main mission that I had to talk with the priests, I could only talked politely with them, like I was interested in their religion, or choked their leader to dead. This felt wrong to me. I should have been able to aim my gun and threaten them to go away.
    - No quick save
    - Main character attitude is unlikable for me. I personally don't like his voice as well.

    In Sum, RDR2 is great in detailed world but not as great in gameplay. It is still a good fun game if you have patience but the realistic should be optional. For people who want fast paced game, devs should give a choice to skip chore scenes and allow fast travel at the beginning of the game.. For those who hasn't played the game yet, I would advise to wait and see if Rockstar will have a patch to tone down the wanted system or not. I love its realistic though but as it stands now my Witcher 3 is much better game in comparison.
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  3. Nov 15, 2018
    8
    *This is a updated review.*

    Initially I had a very hard time adapting to the feel of the game and its controls. I think coming from PC to a PS4 exacerbated this, as well as my lack of love for Sony's controllers. At about twelve hours in I was ready to give up; I was considering returning or selling the PS4 Pro bundle, and I also started browsing other games. And while I do still think
    *This is a updated review.*

    Initially I had a very hard time adapting to the feel of the game and its controls. I think coming from PC to a PS4 exacerbated this, as well as my lack of love for Sony's controllers. At about twelve hours in I was ready to give up; I was considering returning or selling the PS4 Pro bundle, and I also started browsing other games. And while I do still think the controls can be cumbersome, now at forty hours in, and having punched horses tethered next to mine too many times, by attempting to mount my horse, I've finally been able to simply get over it. At this point when I do play the game I find it difficult to stop. Graphically the game is stunning (aside from character faces). The audio is the real gem for me - sometimes I wish I can go to sleep with my character parked in one of the minor towns... It's among the best I've ever seen in that department. Further, everything has dialogue. I have no issues with the gun play, and again here, the audio puts the cherry on top. Most of the missions are very engaging with the exception of the scripted chases that get a little cliche. I do wish Rockstar would review the missions in their games where you have to sprint after someone requiring you to tap a button fast enough to cause carpal tunnel - it's seriously getting old and it's in no way fun or enjoyable - it's a chore. I still find the bounty/wanted system a bit wonky; at times, while in a new set of clothes and mask et al, when robbing a train I am quickly identified. The bottom line is this game is worth every penny. There are no micro-transactions (yet) which a lot of developers should take note of. The pace of the game is also perfect; with so much on hand that you can do the pace allows you to thoroughly explore the game and its regions... To the point where I find myself not wanting to move to the next chapter quite yet. This and AC Odyssey are the only two games this year that the asking price is actually worth the product. Anyone owning a console should own this game; I came from PC and purchased a PS4 bundle to get my hands on the game with no regrets. Is it perfect? Nothing is. But it's damn close.

    In the end the reader will have to take what I am saying here, and many others, with a grain of salt, as many of us aren't even done with the game. Ideally reviews should only be written after completely seeing a movie, listening to a record, or playing a game. Next time I'll take my own advice and I'll update my review should something need to be added or if my rating changes.
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  4. Nov 8, 2018
    10
    If these things change, this Game could be a masterpiece for me:
    - Yes an unrealistic, but defrustrating fast travell option like in Assassin‘s Creed. (I dont want spent hours on riding in the whole game)
    - Better controlls in movement and aiming/shooting (This is a Western Game by the way....shouldnt be shooting one of the most important things here??? And no, i dont want just switch to
    If these things change, this Game could be a masterpiece for me:
    - Yes an unrealistic, but defrustrating fast travell option like in Assassin‘s Creed. (I dont want spent hours on riding in the whole game)
    - Better controlls in movement and aiming/shooting (This is a Western Game by the way....shouldnt be shooting one of the most important things here??? And no, i dont want just switch to auto aim!!!)
    - A more fairly Bounty System which does not punish me for just jostle.
    - Option to adjust survival mechanics like eating, cleaning weapons, clothing, bath etc.
    (I want to escape my real live, not spend hours for living another live!!!)
    - Graphics fix for Ps4 Pro (Sharpness and Blurry Problem)

    I am hopefull for the next update and will wait to play until then.
    Without the Game mechanics fixes, i cant think about playing RDR2 online. Gameplay mechanincs are the core in online Play.
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  5. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    51% complete and have not been bored one minute out of those 35+ hours. Beautiful graphics, entertaining combat, dense cities, impacting decisions, and intriguing character development within the story. All of these characteristics of RDR2 make it an instant classic.

    For those giving this game a 0 - You're cheating Rockstar out of a reasonable score. In no world does this game deserve a
    51% complete and have not been bored one minute out of those 35+ hours. Beautiful graphics, entertaining combat, dense cities, impacting decisions, and intriguing character development within the story. All of these characteristics of RDR2 make it an instant classic.

    For those giving this game a 0 - You're cheating Rockstar out of a reasonable score. In no world does this game deserve a negative score. Those reviewers either can't play the game on their PC, over-dramatize rare bugs, or just have some odd kind of hatred towards polished single-player games. Don't pay any attention to the 0's here. This game is as deserving of a 10 as any. The only fair gripe that can be made regards clunky controls and clunky movement from Arthur. There are alternative controller configurations, so it only takes a few hours to get accustomed to Rockstar's "heavy" movement response. All other complaints about the game on this thread are most likely unjustified and unfairly claimed.
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  6. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly. This is true in most of Rockstar's long list of games, which often overwhelm the player with their sheer size and mechanical depth. Red Dead Redemption 2, however, stands out as a pinnacle among masterpieces. You may, understandably, assume that I'm simply riding the "Red Dead hype wagon" but, unless the game drasticallyRed Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly. This is true in most of Rockstar's long list of games, which often overwhelm the player with their sheer size and mechanical depth. Red Dead Redemption 2, however, stands out as a pinnacle among masterpieces. You may, understandably, assume that I'm simply riding the "Red Dead hype wagon" but, unless the game drastically changes after the first 10 hours or so, this is certainly not the case.

    From what I've experienced so far, Red Dead Redemption 2 offers the player an unprecedented amount of options in what to do and how to tackle the, both optional and integral parts of the game. Fortunately these options do not overwhelm the player, but are instead revealed progressively, allowing you to first master what is already there. After several hours spent with the game I was still constantly being surprised by a steady stream of new features and added complexity to pre-existing mechanics.

    All this depth, however, wouldn't be worth 2 cents if it wasn't for the incredibly high degree of fine tuning and polishment that went into the game. The frame rate stays smooth and constant throughout the whole experience and, incredibly enough, so far I haven't encountered a single bug during my 14 hours of playing the game. Rockstar have certainly nailed the shooting mechanics, but there are also more discreet options for those who aren't completely certain that lead is the be-all end-all problem solver.

    To summarize: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a must buy for anyone looking for a deep and fleshed out experience, that gradually unfolds during many hours of game time. It's not a game that you can rush through over the weekend (though, admittedly, I myself might in retrospect have been a bit too hasteful in order to experience as much as possible in a short time window). If you're willing to put in the time however, Red Dead Redemption 2 is guaranteed to offer you a complete and thrilling experience, brimming with possibilities for the player to discover. If I have one complaint regarding the game it's that it didn't come out sooner.
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  7. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played.

    Everyone has already gone on about how it has the most immersive open-world, godlike graphics/art direction, the most lifelike physics engine ever made (thank you Euphoria!), exquisite music and attention to detail, and that is all true, but I want to draw the attention to what really makes this game special: its connection to Red Dead
    This is the greatest game I have ever played.

    Everyone has already gone on about how it has the most immersive open-world, godlike graphics/art direction, the most lifelike physics engine ever made (thank you Euphoria!), exquisite music and attention to detail, and that is all true, but I want to draw the attention to what really makes this game special: its connection to Red Dead Redemption 1.

    Most game sequels of this calibre completely neglect their previously established characters and story because they don’t have the confidence to try and build on them in case they flop and just make everyone hate their previous work as well, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is different. It actually HAS that confidence. And it delivers. This is the greatest video game narrative ever written. The choice to make it a prequel and tie it back to John Marston’s old days in the Dutch Van Der Linde Gang is hands down the BEST aspect of this game. It harkens back to characters you love, so you instantly have that connection and uses that context to establish new characters you’ll know and love as well. Arthur Morgan’s struggle with morality and the inevitable outcome of his actions is one of the most engaging gaming stories ever told and is a great successor to John Marston’s story which was also brilliant.

    I **** loved this game and I think it’s smart that Rockstar are investing in their new IPs instead of just hashing out another GTA (which would’ve been the obvious financial decision). But Rockstar isn’t like that. They’re not EA. They have actual integrity and want to be remembered for their resonance, quality and hard work rather than just taking the easy decision.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is proof of that.

    Now make L.A Noire 2, PLEASE!
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  8. Oct 26, 2018
    8
    All these reviews with 0/10 are annoying, also 10/10 with "this game WILL be amazing" who haven't played it...

    It's a solid game, nothing revolutionary... pro: big beautiful looking World good presentation smooth gameplay neutral: story - not enough seen to judge con: nothing revolutionary - too much hype world feels empty - authentic for western, but not for exiting
    All these reviews with 0/10 are annoying, also 10/10 with "this game WILL be amazing" who haven't played it...

    It's a solid game, nothing revolutionary...

    pro:
    big beautiful looking World
    good presentation
    smooth gameplay

    neutral:
    story - not enough seen to judge

    con:
    nothing revolutionary - too much hype
    world feels empty - authentic for western, but not for exiting gameplay
    timesink - riding simulator
    (small one: no ballistics - when you shoot with a bow it flies straight forward)

    Good game for every western fan and for those who have nothing to play anymore...
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  9. Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Do not consider the negative reviews, seriously. I don't know what's wrong with these people... RDR2 is a masterpiece, full stop. If you enjoyed the first chapter, this is the game you've been waiting for the last 8 years. Wonderfully crafted, fun, deep, relaxing, and some of the best dialogues I've ever listened to (yeah, movies included). It's a ****ty world, but a great age for gaming.Do not consider the negative reviews, seriously. I don't know what's wrong with these people... RDR2 is a masterpiece, full stop. If you enjoyed the first chapter, this is the game you've been waiting for the last 8 years. Wonderfully crafted, fun, deep, relaxing, and some of the best dialogues I've ever listened to (yeah, movies included). It's a ****ty world, but a great age for gaming. RDR2 will be remembered as one of the reasons why. Peace! Expand
  10. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Quality. That is what this game is. Many try to do what Rockstar does, and many fall flat on their face. There is a reason why Rockstar takes years to develop their games. It's because they value QUALITY, rather than quantity.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has just set the bar for open world games. This masterpiece, this work of art, this gift from gods, is sooooo good that I told my girlfriend
    Quality. That is what this game is. Many try to do what Rockstar does, and many fall flat on their face. There is a reason why Rockstar takes years to develop their games. It's because they value QUALITY, rather than quantity.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has just set the bar for open world games. This masterpiece, this work of art, this gift from gods, is sooooo good that I told my girlfriend I am too sick to come over and give her the D. I spent a week locked in my house playing this game. I havn't done that since I was a teen. So you can imagine how good a game is when you deny the D to a woman just to play a game.

    I havn't felt so apart of a video game world since Skyrim. Its that good. The level of detail is through the roof. The level of polish is through the roof. The level of replayability is through the roof. I can go on and on. GTA, step aside. RDR is the new king of the open world genre.
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  11. Oct 26, 2018
    8
    I will be completely honest. The game is obviously well made and is by no means bad... But where is the line between fun and frustrating? I cannot help but feel that the realism hurts Red Dead Redemption 2. Constantly having to do mundane and boring tasks like bathe, eat, clean your weapons, and others make the game feel like a chore. I will also say that the aiming controls are TERRIBLE.I will be completely honest. The game is obviously well made and is by no means bad... But where is the line between fun and frustrating? I cannot help but feel that the realism hurts Red Dead Redemption 2. Constantly having to do mundane and boring tasks like bathe, eat, clean your weapons, and others make the game feel like a chore. I will also say that the aiming controls are TERRIBLE. I hope they are improved in a patch.

    Regardless, the world is alive and brilliantly crafted with plenty of content to keep you going for hours upon hours. Will update this review when multiplayer comes out.
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  12. Dec 23, 2018
    10
    Changed my review, the game is amazing and full of great characters that you fall in love with.
  13. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Best game I've played since the Witcher. The amount of content is overwhelming. Beautiful and amazing in every way
  14. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Read dead 2 is a fantastic game, from fun addicting game play to amazing graphics. I had loads of fun playing this game
  15. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Game of the year material, the way Arthur trotted through the snow, as well as the first instance when the game open up to you. A must play for all gamers.
  16. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Play it for 10hour straight, this games so beautiful, brilliant story so far, world sooo freaking big, to much to do..i love slow pace games like this.
  17. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Omg, what the **** wrong with PC gamers who gave 0 on this game.. Metacritic need to figure it out for keep haters, trollers and PC gamers away from give zero on games if it is not for PC version.. i played this for 2 hours last night so graphic is amazing and details like jaw dropping. gameplay is great.. physic and animations look realistic.. voice acting is top notch. music is so goodOmg, what the **** wrong with PC gamers who gave 0 on this game.. Metacritic need to figure it out for keep haters, trollers and PC gamers away from give zero on games if it is not for PC version.. i played this for 2 hours last night so graphic is amazing and details like jaw dropping. gameplay is great.. physic and animations look realistic.. voice acting is top notch. music is so good while playing game.. Please make Bully 2 and GTA VI for PS5.. RDR 3 should take event after RDR 1 Expand
  18. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Best open world game ever made,as usual Rockstar set the bar and on this one is very high,perfect!!!!
  19. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Genialna gra, co tu dużo pisać, gram dopiero 3h, ale już widzę że będzie to piękna historia, brawo R*.
  20. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Ah Rockstar, you've done it again. This game has a lot of hype going for it, and still went above expectations.
  21. Oct 26, 2018
    9
    Very attractive game and feels like the old wild west...we want that right? Just solid throughout but the I've seen nothing to really rave about besides consistent quality. Obvious choice for a FP single player fan and western fan.
  22. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Been a gamer all my life,since the Atari,very few games have blown me away like this,The Last of Us the very First Tomb Raider,Splinter Cell come to mind. This games a once in a lifetime expierence,its so well done,the story,voice acting and gameplay are second to none. This is just one of those games EVERYONE should have,do yourself a favor pick this one up.
  23. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Wow Rockstar Games done did it again a real masterpiece definitely goty, The realism in this game is simply amazing with some amazing detailed graphics, story, characters and the music score is beautiful, I hate that people’s making a big deal out of the realistic features can’t wait for online in November hope it’s not a pay to win with buffalo cards etc like gta online because it totallyWow Rockstar Games done did it again a real masterpiece definitely goty, The realism in this game is simply amazing with some amazing detailed graphics, story, characters and the music score is beautiful, I hate that people’s making a big deal out of the realistic features can’t wait for online in November hope it’s not a pay to win with buffalo cards etc like gta online because it totally took the fun out of the online because everyone has lock on rockets vehicles etc lol. Expand
  24. Jun 21, 2023
    9
    This game is a jaw-dropping masterpiece. Ever since I got a PS4, I've been waiting years for that "next-gen" AAA gaming experience. After so many disappointing games, it's finally here. The visuals look stunning. The gunplay and shooting mechanics are very satisfying. You can switch between third person and first person. The story and characters are well-written. The missions are fun andThis game is a jaw-dropping masterpiece. Ever since I got a PS4, I've been waiting years for that "next-gen" AAA gaming experience. After so many disappointing games, it's finally here. The visuals look stunning. The gunplay and shooting mechanics are very satisfying. You can switch between third person and first person. The story and characters are well-written. The missions are fun and diverse. Horse mechanics have so much depth.

    There is so much attention to detail in this game. The physics are godly. If you run towards a tree with a horse, the player and the horse will crash and fall. The horse can also lose balance and trip if you put it next to the edge. The mud and snow physics are so immersive. There are so many customization options. Lots of animals to hunt with detailed skinning animations. The hand-to-hand combat is great. There is so many things to do in the open world, like fishing, poker, dominoes, interact with NPCs, cause mayhem, and much more.

    The online multiplayer isn't available yet but it will be coming soon. I am fully satisfied with the singleplayer, and the fact that the developers are adding multiplayer to this masterpiece is biblical. There is so much content in this game, I can wait for the multiplayer. I strongly recommend you get this game now. This game puts most "AAA" games to shame. This is the greatest game of this generation.

    Edit: I see that Rockstar likes to make stupid changes to their old games like GTA 5 Online, so allow me to do the same with this game regarding the score. No longer a 10, it's a 9. Let me be perfectly clear Rockstar, I only gave you a 10 because back in 2018 I had to find a game on Playstation to score a 10 so these developers wouldn't think I'm some Xbox fanboy for giving Forza a 10. Well I hope the developers see this, because I absolutely hate Xbox and Playstation has always been my main console since its debut. Anyway does this deserve a 10? Close, but no cigar. This game is indeed biblical and it has everything I could ever ask for in a full priced AAA open world game, but Dan Houser can't resist his obsession with movies and storytelling. If they were to cut down a bit on this movie stuff or make a biblical multiplayer experience, this would easily remain a 10. To this day, RDR2 is still jaw-dropping. Another criticism I have, where is the freaking next-gen version Rockstar? Jesus Christ are these developers so lazy. Ubisoft can give me PS5 upgrades for free. You know the gaming industry is horrible when almost all developers are lazier and greedier than Ubisoft.
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  25. Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Phenomenal game.
    ...and I am not a fanboy.
    I am an AI scientist, not a Rockstar Games employee. Have no relation to Rockstar Games, except for admiring them for the Art, they Create. I didn't finish RDR2 by far...but as far as I reached, I can tell this: RDR2 is the game, which achieves creating / re-creating a living-breathing environment (the Wild West) the most. No other game can /
    Phenomenal game.
    ...and I am not a fanboy.
    I am an AI scientist, not a Rockstar Games employee.
    Have no relation to Rockstar Games, except for admiring them for the Art, they Create.
    I didn't finish RDR2 by far...but as far as I reached, I can tell this: RDR2 is the game, which achieves creating / re-creating a living-breathing environment (the Wild West) the most.
    No other game can / could do this so well until now, and I played nearly all (since the age of 3).
    All Elder Scrolls, all Fallouts, Horizon: Zero Dawn, most Assassin's Creed games, GTA3-4-5, and the list could go on (from Digger and Frogger in 80's to today's titles, since more than 35 years).
    ...and this is the game, that comes closest to reality, imho.
    The pace is slower, than GTA, or other action-games...but if you can reduce your BPM, and sync-in with the frequency of this Masterpiece, then you can experience something (a level of immersion, fun and Meaningful Freedom!), no other game can / could deliver until today.
    Did you climb up a barn, and sit in the window, and watched the sunset, while smoking a cigarette, and then observing the world through your binoculars, as the _autonomous_ inhabitans, NPCs, i.e. people, animals and all, live their life?
    Try to play it as if You Are Really There!!
    That is going to give you something, no other game could (to me it does / did).
    10 / 10.
    ...and this is my absolute score. Not in order to balance out all the zeroes (made by zeroes).
    This is my personal, objective (as far as possible) opinion of the quality of this interactive experience.
    Rockstar Games --------- Hats Off, and G.d Bless You for being, and for being so amazing a studio, shooting for quality, similarly to a few others, like e.g. CD Projekt Red.
    Thank you very much for the gift and the art.
    ...and you, all fellow players: please slow down, and explore, and pay attention to the details as well, while playing. Look at how the water splashes, when horses run through a stream - look at how the snow is swept by the feet of those horses - look at how the clouds are swirling and painting the sky - look at this Creation, at the World, and dream yourself away in it, slowly, peacefully, giving yourself enough time, hours each time you play, without pressure to complete or compete. Like a truly delicious dish, which is too tasty to eat it in a rush. Enjoy every bite, and every bit...and also please spread the word. This one truly deserves to Fly!
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  26. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    NOFAP November now is possible thanks to this game.... thanks rockstarfor this game
  27. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This game is a trip, this game is a journey, this game is the most beautiful open world of its generation and what about everything else... Talking about gameplay, of course it is similar to RDR with a character quite heavy but this is relevant because the feeling is much more realistic than some other games where the character is as heavy as a feather. There is so manyAbsolutely amazing. This game is a trip, this game is a journey, this game is the most beautiful open world of its generation and what about everything else... Talking about gameplay, of course it is similar to RDR with a character quite heavy but this is relevant because the feeling is much more realistic than some other games where the character is as heavy as a feather. There is so many things to do, to discover and to dream about that is seems you can spend entire days playing RDR2 without getting bored. The framerate is good with some (very rare) drop in town but that's ok. To conclude, I can say that this game deserve the maximum grade and the only reason some people put negative is because they need to feel different than the others, and because it is Rockstar. But trust me, you've never see something like this. Expand
  28. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    It is without a doubt the greatest game ever made. If you can't handle gritty physical game play then don't bother, go and whine like the PC "Master Race" (LOL). Obviously everyone knows the kind of highly detailed, large open worlds Rockstar creates. This one is that on a hole new level and with an immersion not seen before in games. This pushes the open world genre forward like no gameIt is without a doubt the greatest game ever made. If you can't handle gritty physical game play then don't bother, go and whine like the PC "Master Race" (LOL). Obviously everyone knows the kind of highly detailed, large open worlds Rockstar creates. This one is that on a hole new level and with an immersion not seen before in games. This pushes the open world genre forward like no game since GTA III.

    As for people giving it a 0 because it isn't on PC. You can't review a game you haven't played so please grow up. Console gamers have had to listen to your comments on every gameplay video for every console game ever, saying the graphics/framerate etc are better on PC, and I am sick of it. No one cares that you have spent 5 or 6 times more and a machine to play games on. The performance may be better, but consoles are by NO MEANS bad. It's not just black and white, rubbish and amazing, there is an in between and RDR2 looks ridiculously good on PS4.

    Metacritic should remove anyone who mentions PC because they aren't reviewing the game, they are just sad and pathetic that they haven't got to play the greatest game ever made (by some margin as well). This isn't just a game, it's a life simulation set in the Wild West. Buy it and ignore the idiots who can't cope and need to get back to their mother's basements.

    Check the critic review score for confirmation, they know a lot more than the desperate PC fornicators. End.
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  29. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Le pongo un diez, solo por el hecho de que están entrando en enjambre niñatos medio bobos poniendo ceros sin haberlo tocado. Metacritic no debería dejar poner puntuaciones hasta pasado un tiempo desde el lanzamiento, porque esto es de coña y no tiene ninguna veracidad.
  30. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    So far, all I can say is: Wow! What a game!
    The beginning is a bit of a slow burn ( never boring just slow, still very interesting) bit once you get out into the open world everything sort of just clicks.
    The characters have great personalities so far, and I can actually already start to understand these people and form a connection to them. So far the story in good, looking
    So far, all I can say is: Wow! What a game!
    The beginning is a bit of a slow burn ( never boring just slow, still very interesting) bit once you get out into the open world everything sort of just clicks.

    The characters have great personalities so far, and I can actually already start to understand these people and form a connection to them.

    So far the story in good, looking forward to seeing how everything pans out

    The graphics. My GOD the graphics are spectacular! Everything from the falling snow to the mud clinging onto your clothes when you are wrestling with an npc. Textures are detailed and the world feels alive!

    Now onto the gameplay, and sorry for being brief on all this ( I want to continue to play after this)
    It takes a bit to get used to coming from GTA IV, V, and the original Red Dead Redemption. This is due to, from what I can tell, there being more weight to everything. From running to firing your gun. Some may call this slow and clunky, I call it more real. If that is what they were going for.

    Overall so far great job Rockstar! Once again you have not disappointed me!
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  31. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I will keep this short and simple : EA ? Are you watching ? This is how games should be made. There you have it.
  32. Jan 9, 2019
    10
    I've now put in about 150 hrs into the game and I'm on a second playthrough right now so I've decided to re-review the game here. Slowing down the pace and really soaking in the game this time around has made me garner a greater appreciation for this mesmerizing open world. The slow pace of the game is not for everyone and those who blaze through the story will have missed a whole lot.I've now put in about 150 hrs into the game and I'm on a second playthrough right now so I've decided to re-review the game here. Slowing down the pace and really soaking in the game this time around has made me garner a greater appreciation for this mesmerizing open world. The slow pace of the game is not for everyone and those who blaze through the story will have missed a whole lot. That's what I see now that I'm taking my time. The game has some flaws to be sure, but it is a near masterpiece if not an outright masterpiece depending on what your game preferences are.

    The open world design on display here will be the golden standard moving forward for creating living, breathing game worlds. In that regard Rockstar have outdone themselves. I agree that some of the gameplay is clunky and the story is about as linear as it gets these days. Still the amount love and work poured into this game really shines through overall. I say take the advice of a lot of online sites and play the game as slowly as possible to soak it all. Go explore, find treasure, hunt, etc. Spend some time in the towns. On a second playthrough and I"m not even bored yet. I can't believe how much I actually missed on the first run.

    It's not perfect as there some glitches and well let's say the bounty system is kind of rigged and wonky at times. The law will basically always side against you in confrontation and it seems pretty unfair at times. Other times I had no idea if I was experiencing a glitch, logic fail, or if the bounty system was working as intended but just badly designed. I had some issues with the story overall, but that's really personal preference.

    ON the other hand, I love the slow paced nature of the shooting mechanics and all the stuff some people find tedious and unnecessary I find really helps provide total immersion in the game playing as newly iconic character, Arthur.

    Online, well that's another story. The same basic gameplay but a barebones world as compared to SP. There is work to be done there for sure.

    Overall though, I would give this game a 9.5 if I could, but have no problems giving it a ten here. I think it's up there with Witcher 3 as the games of the generation. It's truly a special product and you can see the love that Rockstar put into this. The level of detail is astounding. You can say it's unnecessary even, but it's there and it brings the world to life like no other game previously. Is it perfect? Nope, but what game has ever been? There are some flaws, but the overral package is amazing. I recommend that you shirk the naysayers and don't deprive yourself of the experience of playing this game. Hell, just rent it and try it out at least. You owe it to yourself to try the game and then decide if it's for you. Highly recommended, much better than GTA V and RDR 1.
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  33. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This game is very detailed. I really like the western so maybe i'm a bit bias. Also RDR 1 is one of my favourite games ever so to rejoin this kind of setting is amazing for me. So far I really enjoyed the game. I can't wait to hear and see more about the online feature in the future.

    Besides that, why are there so many people complaining and lowering the user score of this game just
    This game is very detailed. I really like the western so maybe i'm a bit bias. Also RDR 1 is one of my favourite games ever so to rejoin this kind of setting is amazing for me. So far I really enjoyed the game. I can't wait to hear and see more about the online feature in the future.

    Besides that, why are there so many people complaining and lowering the user score of this game just because there is no pc version. I know it's a bit annoying and that i'm lucky to have both but really this doesn't make sense. You don't see me lowering a game because I don't have the right system. I'm always here to give my honest opinion and when I don't have a game or system I will try it by a friend. This needs to be a place where people can share their stories and feelings about a game they have played to enlighten and inform others. We are not all official critics and we need to help each other by deciding what game is good for us and what is not.
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  34. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Too bad the contemplative nature of this isn't what most people are after these days, because I really want more of this type of game. But barring that, I'm happy that we got one made by a dev studio with the caliber of Rockstar.
  35. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Going to add this review to the positives only because I decided to read the Negative reviews and Realized how absolutely ridiculous some of them are. Either these "reviewers" are hapless uneducated twits that couldn't form a coherent sentence if they had a red dead revolver held to their heads(ha ha see what I did there?), or they are bots. Or perhaps they are simply paid trolls toGoing to add this review to the positives only because I decided to read the Negative reviews and Realized how absolutely ridiculous some of them are. Either these "reviewers" are hapless uneducated twits that couldn't form a coherent sentence if they had a red dead revolver held to their heads(ha ha see what I did there?), or they are bots. Or perhaps they are simply paid trolls to ridicule the game. Regardless of which it is for ever 1 seemingly legitimate negative review there were 10 complaining about nonsensical bull **** or PC master race, or various other ridiculous things. I've played about 3 hours of this game so far, and while I think the beginning starts off very slowly I did find that it picks up speed as you go along. I am excited to continue playing this game and I may edit my review from a 10 later on. But for now my score is based solely on erasing at least one of those ridiculous bot reviews. Expand
  36. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece of work. Coming from a PC gamer! I would buy a "used" console for this...
  37. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    The best game in current console generation, and the best game I have ever played.
    Gameplay is great, fantastic story and maaany things to do without getting bored. Rockstar learned much from GTA V and this masterpiece is absolutely gorgeous.
  38. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games up to date. Masterpieces like that are released very rarely. Worth to buy console for that.
  39. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Great game, good graphics. little things worked out, amazing open world. I am enjoying playing this game.
  40. Oct 26, 2018
    8
    This is an art of game.
    But not just a very fun game.
    And little boring....
  41. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    the game is as immersive as a baptism and the holocaust am i right id give it a longer more in depth review if i wasn't a man child
  42. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is a true masterpiece. Don't be fooled by the red reviews, these are just unhappy PC players who are only hating and not reviewing.
  43. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Superb open world with so many intricate detail and excellent story telling campaign.
    A must play for any true gamer (just like Witcher 3).
  44. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Every thing is perfect in red dead 2 . That's what we expect from this game.
  45. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I really have no idea why the PC gamers come in to pull down the user score? This is a great game, if you like GTA5, you must play this game. Very enjoyable game. For those PC gamers, please get yourself a PS4 now! I am same like you too, I'm a PC gamer too but with a PS4 in the same time. Nobody is discriminating you! Go buy a PS4 now, 12 months installment it is very cheap. I don'tI really have no idea why the PC gamers come in to pull down the user score? This is a great game, if you like GTA5, you must play this game. Very enjoyable game. For those PC gamers, please get yourself a PS4 now! I am same like you too, I'm a PC gamer too but with a PS4 in the same time. Nobody is discriminating you! Go buy a PS4 now, 12 months installment it is very cheap. I don't believe you can't afford to buy it. Expand
  46. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Truly incredible game, Rockstar really knows how write a story and characters. World design could have been little bit more interesting, but other than that it's great.

    Graphics - 9.7 / 10
    Story - 10 / 10
    Gameplay - 8.9 / 10
    Innovations compared to previous game - 9 / 10
    Conclusion: 10 / 10
  47. Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The game may have been a long time in the making but it was sure worth the wait. The game takes Red Dead Redemption 1 and improves on it in every way. A bigger, more immersive open world. Tons more random encounters and character interactions. Better game mechanics and more.

    This game is also one of the generally more immersive games I have ever played. When your horse has balls that
    The game may have been a long time in the making but it was sure worth the wait. The game takes Red Dead Redemption 1 and improves on it in every way. A bigger, more immersive open world. Tons more random encounters and character interactions. Better game mechanics and more.

    This game is also one of the generally more immersive games I have ever played. When your horse has balls that shrivel up in the snow and hang low in the heat to me that is detail (not that my main focus are the horse balls) but that's just one example of how ever aspect of this game goes out of its way to give you a realistic cowboy, outlaw experience. Another example is that your hair grows and you have to keep cutting it and shaving to maintain your character or you can grow out your beard to change your appearance to avoid being recognized if your wanted.

    This show me that Rockstar knows how to make a game and companies like Bethesda Game Studios can take a lesson from them on how to make an RPG, with online elements that everyone, with all gaming styles, can enjoy.
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  48. Jan 13, 2019
    10
    I've passed the game through the end. And only 25% of players did this by the moment (this fact is got from PS achievements statistics). So most of the negative commenters don't have right to judge the game. It's completely 10/10.
  49. Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Brilliant, as expected. The most technologically advanced game with one of the greatest stories ever told in videogames.
  50. Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Игра шедевр. Огромный открытый мир, куча заданий(причем интересных),хорошый онлайн,сюжет классный,проработка до мельчайших подробностей абсолютно всего,и многое другое.10/10
  51. Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece,idk how to explain that!!!beautiful graphic and detailed texture,I love it.
  52. Sep 28, 2019
    10
    From having the best graphics on consoles to this day ... to probably the best story and ending in Gaming . Alongside having the best open world ever created and also the best protagnist . This is the game of the generation alongside the witcher 3 .
  53. Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This is the best game what I ever played, fantastic story and chatacters, so mamy detalis. Graphic in this game is absolute top video games
  54. Oct 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics, historically correct, always having a great time. Make sure u have high honour really makes you feel proud at the end in what you have accomplished, also play at your own pace and appreciate rockstars greatest protagonist (Arthur Morgan) also the great antagonists (Dutch and Micah). Expand
  55. Sep 24, 2019
    10
    I wouldn't call RDR2 a game. I never felt the need to turn the 'game' on to control Arthur and shoot random NPCs etc.

    The thing I would call it... is an experience. A window into a slice of a wild west set living world. I wanted to continuously carry on living as Arthur in the world, seeing what happened next to him and the gang, finding myself deeply invested in each character I
    I wouldn't call RDR2 a game. I never felt the need to turn the 'game' on to control Arthur and shoot random NPCs etc.

    The thing I would call it... is an experience. A window into a slice of a wild west set living world.

    I wanted to continuously carry on living as Arthur in the world, seeing what happened next to him and the gang, finding myself deeply invested in each character I met along the bumpy ride of a journey.

    It's rare that a game comes along so well poised to steal a persons time but I cannot recommend putting on your spurs and taking this adventure in its stride. Give Arthur a chance and i'm sure you won't be disappointed, from the story to the graphics and more.

    Ps. Also it has some multiplayer too (but it gets a 10 out of 10 for singleplayer alone from me).
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  56. Feb 20, 2019
    10
    10/10 must play dont judge it by first hours. there is a lot of things to learn so dont get frustrated.
  57. Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The most immersive open world game ever made at that date. Everything in this world is so credible and realistic, and Arthur Morgan is a touching character, I really loved RDR2. Thanks Rockstar, i'm not a fan of GTA but RDR is really the kind of games I love.
  58. Feb 9, 2019
    10
    I’ve changed my mind completely about this game. I initially played it for 15 hours and sold it. After two months I began to wonder if I had made a mistake so I purchased the Ultimate Edition when it was on sale. Perhaps it was because I took the extra time to learn the controls, or was in a better frame of mind to approach the game the second time, enjoying the beauty and theI’ve changed my mind completely about this game. I initially played it for 15 hours and sold it. After two months I began to wonder if I had made a mistake so I purchased the Ultimate Edition when it was on sale. Perhaps it was because I took the extra time to learn the controls, or was in a better frame of mind to approach the game the second time, enjoying the beauty and the characters without trying too hard to complete every task, but now I fully appreciate what a monumental achievement this game is. The more I play it the more I admire and enjoy it, which is one of the best things I can say about any game. I love spending time in this world with these characters. I also like the humor. Expand
  59. Sep 21, 2019
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't a masterpiece, but it still a great game, that you need to get.
    The story is the highlight of the game, with many great and memorable characters. There's a lot of emotional moments throughout the game All of the voice actors did a great job. The world is also absolutely stunning, and the graphics are among the best i've ever seen in a video game. The soundtrack
    Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't a masterpiece, but it still a great game, that you need to get.
    The story is the highlight of the game, with many great and memorable characters. There's a lot of emotional moments throughout the game All of the voice actors did a great job. The world is also absolutely stunning, and the graphics are among the best i've ever seen in a video game. The soundtrack is also amazing.

    Now, the gameplay really doesn't live up to the standard the story and graphics sets. Shooting pretty much just consists of pressing the aim button, after which the game instantly pretty much aim-locks on an enemy. This means that the shooting gets boring because of how much it helps you. Even the melee and stealth is very simple. Also, like in pretty much every other Rockstar game, the missions need to be completed in an exact way. You never get to choose your own approach, and the mission objectives are very specific. However, when exploring the open world, you'll get to spend your time doing other things, such as fishing, hunting, playing cards and just exploring. These things are actually pretty well put together, however the fishing and hunting quickly gets repetitive. It really feels like Rockstar's attention was on making a very detailed game instead of making good gameplay, with beards automatically growing, and of course, the infamous horse balls that shrink in the cold.
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  60. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Having played and enjoyed Red Dead Redemption, I assumed I would enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2. Even so, it surprised me with just how swiftly it ascended through my top 10, oftentimes shredding the competition, to rest in the second spot of said top 10.

    This game really is a marvel, and I must've thought to myself dozens of times 'how did Rockstar pull this off on console?' (PSPro
    Having played and enjoyed Red Dead Redemption, I assumed I would enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2. Even so, it surprised me with just how swiftly it ascended through my top 10, oftentimes shredding the competition, to rest in the second spot of said top 10.

    This game really is a marvel, and I must've thought to myself dozens of times 'how did Rockstar pull this off on console?' (PSPro user). Between environmental details, LoD, draw distance, animations, incredibly low pop-in, etc., it's at times difficult to fathom.

    Gameplay-wise, my biggest skepticism pre-release was the sim-like aspects I kept hearing about - from maintaining your health and cleanliness, to your horse's health and cleanliness, to keeping watch on food going bad, keeping your weight in a good range, keeping your guns cleaned, and the list goes on. Thankfully I found none of these things detracted from the main focus of the game even a bit. I could've spent eons hunting, fishing, and doing other non-mission activities if I chose, but only doing them sparingly was enough to satisfy both me and the game's requirements.

    Missions, be they main, side, or 'pop-up', I found to be excellent probably 90% of the time, with the remaining 10% being just fine. The writing in particular, as well as the voice acting and performance capture, all play enormous roles in making it all so interesting. The music surrounding numerous interactions and set pieces is spot-on, fantastic, with my only complaints being I wish I'd heard more of it when outside of these times, and why isn't the soundtrack released yet?!

    Arthur as the player-character is so well done, with Rockstar finding the sweet spot between pre-defined character and blank slate that other games struggle with. His character arc is told wonderfully, with the addition of his journal in game offering a fair amount of insight into his tale as the story rolls on.

    I'd say this game is often what you make of it. You can hunt and fish, play poker or other games, explore constantly, and do many things outside of outlaw-style activities if you so choose. It isn't always robbin' and runnin', shoot-em-up, action all the time, but if you want that, you can get pretty close...however, in doing so, I think you miss out on a lot of the immersion this game can bring.

    The game isn't without a few flaws, of course...

    The controls are unintuitive and inconsistent, which when you look at how much has been done in this game in every other area, it's a shame this critical section was done so sloppy. It took a good while for me to get used to them, and even then... You may have played some games where it seems you stare at the mini-map more than the wider world before you? This can feel similar at times, except rather than the mini-map, it's staring at the bottom-right corner for which button to press, because of the inconsistencies I mentioned (for an easy example, looting bodies is triangle, but looting items from a lockbox is square).

    Where combat is concerned, it takes it fiddling with the settings a fair amount to feel right, at least it did for me. Once I got it there though, I found it great.

    Lastly, most missions and side-quests, once you undertake one, means you do it right then, through to the end. There's very little going round and collecting quests to then do at your fancy. They are generally highly-scripted, with little room for innovation on the player's part. This didn't bother me that much, honestly - it was more the peripheral things. As an example, my not wanting to move up in a shooting sequence because I could hit the enemies from where I was perfectly fine...but my gang member along on the mission wanted to, and eventually they get far enough away I inadvertently 'abandon' them, and have to restart the checkpoint.

    That's that...despite my complaints and pre-release skepticism, as I said, RDR2 has leapt to nigh the top of my list of games. I've had a ton of fun exploring this world, and on my second playthrough now, doing things differently, and enjoying it all again!
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  61. Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Great game, thank you Rockstar! Amazing characters, plot. The best game I've ever played. It is a pity that not all ways to evaluate this brilliant work. People in 2018 love to play fortnite where you don’t need to think and empathize...
  62. Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Best game i have ever played. In one word - masterpiece. Story and graphics are on highest level,open world is so great and alive that will never get you bored. Only thing that i found frustrating were controls,but everything else is 10/10. Such a lovely experience.
  63. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    After two playthroughs I can safely say that Red Dead Redemption 2 is truly a masterpiece! Rockstar Games has created the most innovative game since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I truly mean that no other game since The Witcher 3 has been this innovative. Never have I played a game with such a big open world and such attention to detail. Rockstar has truly outdone themselves with this one.After two playthroughs I can safely say that Red Dead Redemption 2 is truly a masterpiece! Rockstar Games has created the most innovative game since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I truly mean that no other game since The Witcher 3 has been this innovative. Never have I played a game with such a big open world and such attention to detail. Rockstar has truly outdone themselves with this one. Not only is the world big and filled with small details and lore, but it also has the best-written story in any videogame ever created! I have never heard such compelling and smartly written dialogue in any game before. This game has over 500 000 recorded lines of dialogue, it is truly unbelievable! And the gameplay is just amazing, a little clunky at first (which is usual with a Rockstar game), but you will quickly grow accustomed to them. As always you can mess around with the controls in the options menu.

    To sum it all up, this game is almost perfect and it`s hard to say anything bad about it. Most definitely a must-buy. 10/10!
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  64. Mar 8, 2019
    10
    I have made This account just to gave the game 10
    It's Masterpiece That we will remember it for generations
  65. Sep 21, 2019
    9
    one of the best games I have ever played on this generation and one of the best stories!!
  66. Sep 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever created if not the best. There is no perfect game, but if there is one which deserve a perfect score, then it's Red Dead Redemption 2. This game is art. It's so immersive, fun and you can see quality on every corner. Every aspect of the game is on the highest level. This is not the game that you rush, or play with fast pace. I have only one complain. You can'tOne of the best games ever created if not the best. There is no perfect game, but if there is one which deserve a perfect score, then it's Red Dead Redemption 2. This game is art. It's so immersive, fun and you can see quality on every corner. Every aspect of the game is on the highest level. This is not the game that you rush, or play with fast pace. I have only one complain. You can't impact on the story, wich character will live ect.. Also i would like option for harder difficulty. For me this game is ahead of time. With the Witcher 3 it's the best game of the generation for now. Expand
  67. Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Simply wonderful ..., the story, the gameplay, the graphics, the captivating characters, the place where it goes, surely one of the best games I've ever played in my life, all about the problems: well every game has bugs, but the thing What really displeased me was that you practically take a long time to get to the desired places because your most frequent means of transport is the horseSimply wonderful ..., the story, the gameplay, the graphics, the captivating characters, the place where it goes, surely one of the best games I've ever played in my life, all about the problems: well every game has bugs, but the thing What really displeased me was that you practically take a long time to get to the desired places because your most frequent means of transport is the horse and that is kind of nourishing. Expand
  68. Oct 1, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games out there, the story, gameplay and graphics are stunning!
  69. Sep 30, 2019
    9
    9/10.................
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  70. Oct 1, 2019
    10
    10/10 A masterpiece in every sense of the word.
    Red Dead Redemption 2 changed the way I think about the future of entertainment and storytelling.
  71. Oct 1, 2019
    10
    It's best than best than best I love rock star game thank you rockstar.....
  72. Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Best open world game of this generation so far, amazing open world, memorable protagonist, impeccable jobality, exciting story, that's all.
  73. Oct 13, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego que he visto, historia, jugabilidad, mundo abierto, detalles etc
  74. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Rare the game make me feel like in a movie. RDR2 is one of them. This game is sensible and it's beautiful in this hard rock game.
  75. Dec 18, 2018
    10
    ¿Alguna vez has ido caminando en un videojuego solo disfrutando de la luz, el paisaje o lo que pasa a tu al rededor sin sentirte que eres el centro de la acción y solo como parte del entorno? Nunca hubiera pensado que eso era algo tan disfrutable, es una experiencia única.
    Teniendo en cuenta el nivel de detalles, gráficos, sonidos y demás, que esta cuidado a niveles extraordinarios, se
    ¿Alguna vez has ido caminando en un videojuego solo disfrutando de la luz, el paisaje o lo que pasa a tu al rededor sin sentirte que eres el centro de la acción y solo como parte del entorno? Nunca hubiera pensado que eso era algo tan disfrutable, es una experiencia única.
    Teniendo en cuenta el nivel de detalles, gráficos, sonidos y demás, que esta cuidado a niveles extraordinarios, se podría decir que las situaciones de disparos son lo peor, aunque no tan malo como para que no estemos hablando de una obra maestra.
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  76. Jan 4, 2019
    10
    One of the few games that I was able to go from start to finish. And seems to be the only one with an open world that I keep playing after passing.))
  77. Jan 25, 2019
    10
    It has become my favorite single player game. My top one rdr 2, top two witcher 3
  78. Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Never before have I played a game that reacts to everything that you decide to do (which are MANY ways to do so) in such a way that Red Dead Redemption 2 does. RDR 2 is an outstanding masterpiece that makes the player experience what took place before RDR1. Rockstar proved, as always, they can further improve upon their existing formulae/IP plus reinvent and reimagine the worlds they soNever before have I played a game that reacts to everything that you decide to do (which are MANY ways to do so) in such a way that Red Dead Redemption 2 does. RDR 2 is an outstanding masterpiece that makes the player experience what took place before RDR1. Rockstar proved, as always, they can further improve upon their existing formulae/IP plus reinvent and reimagine the worlds they so carefully create. DO NOT MISS OUT: PLAY THIS GAME. Expand
  79. Jan 25, 2019
    10
    10/10 Not much to add.

    The game, like the RDR1, starts with a slow grind of learning mechanics. I felt the plot was okay, and then I reached the end of Chapter 3, blew my mind, and what followed was an experience I absolutely loved. It's a fantastic, deep, story driven game with very few noticeable flaws, if any. Couldn't recommend RDR2 enough, it maybe the best game I've ever
    10/10 Not much to add.

    The game, like the RDR1, starts with a slow grind of learning mechanics. I felt the plot was okay, and then I reached the end of Chapter 3, blew my mind, and what followed was an experience I absolutely loved. It's a fantastic, deep, story driven game with very few noticeable flaws, if any.

    Couldn't recommend RDR2 enough, it maybe the best game I've ever played in my life
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  80. Jan 21, 2019
    8
    I'm about 60% done with the game and ready to give my honest opinion about it. This is a tough one to judge. A tough one because everything that is not gameplay is pretty much 10/10. The graphics can't get much better on this hardware. The soundtrack is amazing. The writing superb. The world, ecosystems, NPC's awesome.
    And yet the gameplay is absolutely horrendous. Here is why:
    - The
    I'm about 60% done with the game and ready to give my honest opinion about it. This is a tough one to judge. A tough one because everything that is not gameplay is pretty much 10/10. The graphics can't get much better on this hardware. The soundtrack is amazing. The writing superb. The world, ecosystems, NPC's awesome.
    And yet the gameplay is absolutely horrendous. Here is why:
    - The control scheme. I think every sane person can agree it's pretty bad. Complicated, unintuitive and inconsistent, no point writing an essay about it.
    - The actual controls of your character. The animation is very, very heavy. It's not realistic (unless Arthur is constantly drunk and drugged), it's impressive looking. While I'm okay with having running disabled in camp/certain situations why the hell can't I fast-walk outside the camp/buildings? The only three options available for the most of the game are: slow walk (you move even slower than NPC's), run and sprint. It's not immersive, it's immersion breaking. The only choices I have is to walk so slowly, my companions scream at me to hurry up and I can't effectively get anywhere or run which is way to fast to be immersive. The lack of fast walk outside the camp is just mind-boggling.
    - The mission structure is insane... ly bad. Missions consist mostly of walking/riding (read holding 1 button) while listening to dialogue. The rest of it is mediocre gunplay and heavily scripted events. Many people argue GTA followed the same principle (I don't like comparing these two very different series but for the sake of argument and mental exersise let's do this once) GTA missions indeed are structured comparably but driving cars in GTA is actually very engaging and one of the strongest points of the game (not to mention other means of transport such as helicopters, planes, bikes, you name it). In RDR2 riding horses is cool, but gets boring so very quickly the devs themselves decided to add a cinematic travel so you don't actually have to do it.
    - The scripting and autosaves are so bad, they give me flashbacks to 2003. Most of the missions have you follow a very specific path. If you walk too far you failed. If you don't go to X in time, you failed. You've fallen too far behind, you failed. Et cetera, et cetera. The game heavily punishes any kind of creativity, it wants you to do exactly as you're told and see exactly what you're intended to see. In addition to that checkpoints are sometimes awful (one example is while sneaking to a certain place: if you get discovered at any point you have to restart and the checkpoint is... before a 5-minute carriage ride). The post is too long as it is so I won't give many examples, but this is the first game in maybe 10 years where I've actually noticed a terrible checkpoint system.
    - No difficulty settings. While the gunplay is serviceable, the lack of difficulty makes the shooting sequence tedious as hell. Arthur can literally eat a few shotgun rounds before he falls and has a slow-mo op deadeye ability pretty much always up. The only difficulty there is comes in the form of incredibly clunky controls that can ocassionally get you killed.
    These are my main gripes with the game. I think RDR2 is an amazing piece of entertainment that fails hard as a game. My final score so far would be somewhere between a 4 and a 9 out of 10. It honestly depends on what you want from the game. If you want any sense of challenge, progress or mental exersise, there is absolutely none to find here. If all you want is to chill, take in the environment and watch a good story unfold this is the product for you.
    I've developed a love-hate relationship with RDR2 as I believe games should take advantage of the medium and use gameplay to enhance the experience and do things way outside the reach of the "traditional" entertainment. That's why it irritates me to see a product so caught up in itself, it forgot it's a game.
    If you've gone through this post this far, I want to apologize for any weird grammar you had to go through. This is not my native language and I was in a bit of a hurry but tried my best. Thanks for reading.
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  81. Dec 16, 2018
    9
    La espera ha merecido la pena.

    Rockstar Games como es habitual no decepciona, y en esta ocasión no iba ha ser diferente, es el videojuego que alcanza el techo técnico de esta generación, pero no solo por esto esta entre los mejores juegos de esta generación. En cuanto a narrativa, que es el punto mas fuerte de este, es una gran historia que nos tendrá enganchados desde principio a
    La espera ha merecido la pena.

    Rockstar Games como es habitual no decepciona, y en esta ocasión no iba ha ser diferente, es el videojuego que alcanza el techo técnico de esta generación, pero no solo por esto esta entre los mejores juegos de esta generación.

    En cuanto a narrativa, que es el punto mas fuerte de este, es una gran historia que nos tendrá enganchados desde principio a final de esta misma. En mi caso me termine la historia en una sola semana lo que son al rededor de 60 o 70 horas de juego.

    En cuanto a jugabilidad que es el apartado mas flojo de este, no llega a ser un control que nos de la seguridad de estar al poder de todas las acciones que tomamos, incluso en ocasiones cuando queremos hacer algo y no funciona nos puede llegar a desesperar un poco.

    Técnicamente es un portento, no se puede decir mucho mas, es impresionante lo que se a llegado hacer con esta generación, en cuanto ha interactuar con el entorno también vemos un gran salto con este titulo, que junto con The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, son los que mas han hecho inca-pie en este apartado.

    En cuanto al apartado sonoro, es también de las partes mas cuidadas, una banda sonora magnifica y unos efectos sonoros trabajados hasta el ultimo detalle.

    En conclusión, uno de los mejores videojuegos de esta generación que no ha todo el mundo le puede llegar ha gustar, pero en rasgos generales salvo sus problemas en la jugabilidad es un titulo excelente.
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  82. Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This review is only for the story mode part of Red Dead Redemption 2!

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is an absolute masterpiece, and in many ways just as much a work of art as it is a game. After having finished the game completely and having started all over again, putting more than 100 hours into the game, it is for me now the time to write a review. And I'm in absolutely blown away. Never
    This review is only for the story mode part of Red Dead Redemption 2!

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is an absolute masterpiece, and in many ways just as much a work of art as it is a game.

    After having finished the game completely and having started all over again, putting more than 100 hours into the game, it is for me now the time to write a review. And I'm in absolutely blown away. Never has a game had this impact on me.

    The amount of detail put in the world is unprecedented, the story and character development is absolutely amazing.

    The world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is so beautiful, sprawling with detail. The sights are jaw-dropping and the people and wildlife in the game is so well-made, that I actually often felt like I was in the US in 1899. Everything in the game has a purpose, the people in the towns and farms live their everyday life and can all be interacted with in several ways. The animals behave realistically in a way, where I often caught myself just studying their behaviour. And the world itself is just so interesting, detailed and beautiful with so much to see and do.

    The story follows Arthur Morgan and the Van Der Linde gang and goes into detail with their lives in camp, their struggles to stay "free" and independent in an industrialising world, where there is no more room for the likes of outlaws. All the characters are deep and interesting, and it is possible to get to know all of them very well, should you so desire. And the end of the game, I felt I knew all the characters, and I was deeply moved by how the story developed.

    I do not want to get much more into much detail about the different aspects of the game.
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very mature, slow-paced and in many ways realistic experience, which may not appeal to all types of players. But I promise you, if you give it a chance, this is a game like no other, with more depth than any other when it comes to the story, the world and the characters than any other game. The way alle these thing are put together made the game absolutely flawless for me.

    This is the best videogame ever made. Period.
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  83. Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Still play it to this day especially since the multiplayer keeps recieving updates.
  84. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games i ever played and the level of detail is the best one i ever saw
  85. Feb 16, 2019
    10
    No words are needed to explain. Red Dead Redemption 2 is easily one of the best games of 2018 Period.
  86. Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Время игры: около 100 часов.
    Примечание: сюжет пройден полностью, прочее на 89%.
  87. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    I bought this on halloween and I forgot to leave a review, It's literally perfect my god. Everything, the open world, the story, the characters. Amazing game.
  88. Jan 21, 2019
    10
    El juego es muy grande, creo que eso es lo que se confunde con que es aburrido. La historia es preciosa y tiene personajes muy buenos, las partes de acción están más separadas en el tiempo de juego unas de otras por misiones secundarias y un montón de contenido,

    Yo creo que con Red Dead hay que tener claro a qué se va, y si se tiene claro para mi es uno de los mejores juegos de esta
    El juego es muy grande, creo que eso es lo que se confunde con que es aburrido. La historia es preciosa y tiene personajes muy buenos, las partes de acción están más separadas en el tiempo de juego unas de otras por misiones secundarias y un montón de contenido,

    Yo creo que con Red Dead hay que tener claro a qué se va, y si se tiene claro para mi es uno de los mejores juegos de esta generación y posiblemente de la historia.
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  89. Jan 5, 2019
    10
    A beautiful game in an immersive world. The story line is excellent and the characters up there with the best of video games. With the range of challenges, side missions and special characters I think there is something for everyone.
  90. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This is a good game I recommend there are many missions and more when it comes online is going to be more fun to play with friends and make your own band with your friends
  91. Nov 22, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I have played on my PS4, it might even be the best game I have played ever.
    A big plus for the physics with horse balls shrinking and expanding
  92. Nov 19, 2018
    10
    despite some mionor bugs and glitches in horseback riding, there is no problem with this game. the main and side missions are absolutely impressive. the dialouges are great and rockstar hide some pretty impresive messages among them. the combat and gunfight are truly amazing but at the start of the game they maybe hard to use but couple of hours in the game and you will love it. thedespite some mionor bugs and glitches in horseback riding, there is no problem with this game. the main and side missions are absolutely impressive. the dialouges are great and rockstar hide some pretty impresive messages among them. the combat and gunfight are truly amazing but at the start of the game they maybe hard to use but couple of hours in the game and you will love it. the graphics are amazing and i think there are no game out there that even come close to RDR2. the only problem i find is that your options to upgrade the functionality of the camp are so limited and you can fully upgrade the camp in little time and most important there is not many things in the game to buy except clothes, guns and ammos. i hope they add buying houses and properties in the online mode. Expand
  93. Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Вы прекрасно понимаете, почему я так оценил видеоигру.
  94. Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Rockstar did it again! GTA series and Red dead series just never stop to impress me. The world feels "ALIVE"! every NPC of Dutch gang is feel like real human that live and breath! They have difference hobby, preference and personality. After GTA4, Witcher 3 and Skyrim, this is the first game among so many other games that I've played in years that make me curios and care about the NPCsRockstar did it again! GTA series and Red dead series just never stop to impress me. The world feels "ALIVE"! every NPC of Dutch gang is feel like real human that live and breath! They have difference hobby, preference and personality. After GTA4, Witcher 3 and Skyrim, this is the first game among so many other games that I've played in years that make me curios and care about the NPCs around the protagonist. The world is filled with gorgeous places to visit, herbs to pick, animals to hunt, fish for catching, interesting random NPC to encounter, bar to drink and eat, poker to play, treasure to find, people to rob, bounty to collect, and so much more! The town events designs is astonishing! So many interesting things could happened around.

    Graphic : 10/10 (my god, i wonder how many times i stop playing just to admire the view!)
    Sound : 10/10 (as usual Rockstar games sound awesome!)
    Game-play : 10/10 (it's Rockstar, what else do we need to say?)
    Control : 9/10 (force walking in some places -1 point for me, it is OK but annoying)
    Mini-games : 10/10 (i swear to god, the poker and fishing mini-game alone are worth $59.99!)
    NPCs : 10/10 (conversation often contains some joke around. which is nice)
    World : 10/10 (everything feel so unique! hardly see any assets copy n paste like AC series)
    Physics : 9/10 (feel real in my opinion, and is way better than GTA5, some rare glitch -1 point)
    Horse riding: 10/10 (well, it put Witcher 3 horse riding experience to shame!)
    Combat : 10/10 (dead eye system kind of nail it for me!)

    This is not a game! This is a masterpiece! This is an experience that stick in your head for years to come! Rockstar just set a new standard for future open-world video game genre!
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  95. Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Good history
    Good gameplay
    Good graphics
    Is slow but excellent, you need to play it.
  96. Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Rockstar made an exceptionally great game again. Can´t express how amazed i am
  97. Dec 5, 2018
    10
    Super detailed world, wonderful Wild West atmosphere, interesting plot, good graphics, funny online. One of the best games I’ve ever played
  98. Sep 26, 2019
    9
    A near flawless game. The story is Oscar quality, and is bolstered by the perfect voice acting and beautifully developed characters. It was difficult to put the controller down, each and every mission ends with a gripping development in the story that'll leave you wanting more.
  99. Dec 12, 2018
    10
    My bro let me play this game one night then I decided to go out and buy it myself. Had so much fun since and cant put the game down. Amazing open world and story.
  100. Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Wao the best game, entertainment product or whatever you say has ever created. It’s something beyond gaming, it’s a true lifetime experience. First ever in video game world I got lost. Everything feels so real and natural. I'd say the best game, best storytelling, best graphics, everything best ever. This is the game of the century.
Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    95
    It’s an huge, outstanding piece of art – worth the hard-earned cash as well as countless hours that are needed to get to know at least some of the attractions of Rockstar’s rendition of Wild West. For those who put story first – the biggest virtue of Red Dead Redemption 2 is that it sets the stage for RDR 1 and does it wonderfully. [13/2018, p.40]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    Amazing not only for Western lovers. No other game has probably offered so many options to express yourself in the open world, and at the same time did not have such an interesting, rough and moving story. A magnificent experience, with a slightly slower start. [Issue#291]
  3. Nov 30, 2018
    95
    The first new game from Rockstar for this generation of consoles doesn't disappoint, it is as impressive as you hoped it to be.